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Hours to complete 2.00
No of pages 10
Published October 2004
See more in Development planning
Author Neil Harris, Lecturer in Statutory Planning, School of City and Regional Planning, Cardiff University
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Price GBP 10.00

Material Considerations

Purpose

The concept of material considerations is central to the determination of planning applications. This action list considers this topic in detail.

Benefits

The range of planning considerations is determined by the scope of planning legislation and the decisions of the courts. It is important for planners to understand that a planning consideration will be a material consideration if it is relevant to a particular planning application or planning decision.

Audience

Urban and regional planners and all those wishing to build and assess their knowledge of the topic.

Learning method

A detailed action list offering an understanding of the key terms, context and background, and a series of action steps need to be taken which are material to a planning application. Additionally a comprehensive range of further reading is provided for those who wish to become expert in the subject. Includes voluntary self assessment for recording continuous professional development (CPD).

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